Hoeman Early Origins

The surname Hoeman was first found in Huntingdonshire, where they held a family seat from very early times.

Hoeman Spelling Variations

Hoeman Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Hoeman has appeared include Homan, Homans, Howman, Hoeman, Hownam and others.

Hoeman Early History

Hoeman Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hoeman research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1273 and 1653 are included under the topic Early Hoeman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hoeman Early Notables (pre 1700)

Hoeman Early Notables (pre 1700)

More information is included under the topic Early Hoeman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hoeman In Ireland

Hoeman In Ireland

Some of the Hoeman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Hoeman arrived in North America very early:

Hoeman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Motto

Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

The Hoeman Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hoeman Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.